# unconcerned

/ˌənkənˈsɝnd/ (US) · /ʌnkənsˈɜːnd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unconcerned
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

not worried or interested in what is happening. You use this to describe someone who stays calm and relaxed even when there is a problem.

For teachers: lacking worry, interest, or anxiety. Often used to describe a person's attitude toward a specific situation or event.

## Examples

- He looked unconcerned even when the car broke down.
- The manager remained unconcerned about the minor delays, as the final deadline was still weeks away.
- Despite the mounting evidence against the suspect, the lead detective remained unconcerned, believing that the witness testimony would eventually prove unreliable under cross-examination.

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